Arizona will host a number of extended weekends in 2024, giving locals and tourists alike the ideal chance to discover the state’s varied topography and extensive cultural legacy. Numerous major holidays, such as President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labour Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, give rise to these extended weekends. These longer vacations are perfect for taking advantage of everything Arizona has to offer, from its breathtaking natural parks to its exciting city life, whether you’re planning a peaceful escape, an outdoor experience, or a cultural journey, this short article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on Arizona long weekend for the year 2024.
2024 Arizona Long Weekends
- New Year’s Day: 30 Dec – Jan 1st, 2024 (Monday)
- Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day: 13 Jan – 15 Jan (Monday)
- Lincoln/Washington Presidents’ Day: 17 Feb – 19 Feb (Monday)
- Memorial Day: 24 May – 27 May (Monday)
- Independence Day: 4 July – 7 July (Thursday)
- Labor Day: 31 August – September 2nd, 2024 (Monday)
- Columbus Day: 12 October – 14 October (Monday)
- Veterans Day: 9 November – 11 November (Monday)
- Thanksgiving Day: 28 November – December 1st (Thursday)
The Weekends in More Details:
1. New Year’s Day: 30 Dec – Jan 1st, 2024 (Monday)
One of Arizona long weekends in the year 2024 is New Year’s Day which will occurs on the first Monday of January 2024, which giver the opportunity of enjoying a long weekend consist of 3- day long off from work starting on Saturday 31 Dec, after that followed by Saturday which marks the normal weekend on the working week, and finally reaching New Year’s Day which is an official holiday, giving you the opportunity to relax and unwind away from work stress and daily routine.
2. Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day: 13 Jan – 15 Jan (Monday)
This long weekend starts on Saturday, January 13, 2024, and extends through Monday, January 15, 2024. This extended weekend occurs due to the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day on Monday, January 15th. Saturday, January 13, 2024: This is the regular weekend day (Saturday), Sunday, January 14, 2024. Another regular weekend day (Sunday), Monday, January 15, 2024: This is a public holiday in Arizona to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. and Civil Rights Day. Since this holiday falls on a Monday, it creates a three-day long weekend. So, people in Arizona get an extended weekend from Saturday through Monday, with the holiday providing an extra day off from work or school on that Monday.
3. Lincoln/Washington Presidents’ Day: 17 Feb – 19 Feb (Monday)
On February 17, 2024, a long weekend in Arizona begins, extending from Saturday, February 17th, through Monday, February 19th. This extended break is in observance of Presidents’ Day, which officially falls on February 19th, a Monday. Presidents’ Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday, honors the birthdays and legacies of American Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. This holiday provides an opportunity for a three-day weekend.
4. Memorial Day: 24 May – 27 May (Monday)
The long weekend starting on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Arizona marks the celebration of Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 27. This weekend extends for three days, beginning from Saturday and culminating on Memorial Day. It is a time when people often engage in various activities such as family gatherings, outdoor trips, and commemorative events.
5. Independence Day: 4 July – 7 July (Thursday)
The long weekend that falls on July 4, 2024, is a fantastic chance for a longer vacation. That year, Thursday falls on the federal holiday of Independence Day in the United States. You can have a four-day weekend beginning on Thursday, July 4th, and ending on Sunday, July 7th, by taking just one day off work on Friday, July 5th. This long weekend provides plenty of time for festivities, travel, leisure, or participating in many kinds of fun activities, which makes it the perfect mini getaway in the middle of summer.
6. Labor Day: 31 August – September 2nd, 2024 (Monday)
The state of Arizona will have a three-day long weekend starting on August 31, 2024, and running through Monday, September 2, which is Labor Day. Both locals and guests have the chance to take advantage of this extended weekend off from work and school. Labour Day, which falls on the first Monday in September, is a popular day for celebration and relaxation since it honors the efforts of American workers and is typically linked to a range of recreational pursuits, get-togethers with family, and public events.
7. Columbus Day: 12 October – 14 October (Monday)
This is a chance to enjoy 3-day long weekend to celebrate Columbus Day which occurs on 14 October 2024 on Monday, previous to that is the normal weekend of the week Saturday and Sunday, if you want to make it 4-day long weekend to have more time off you can do that either by taking Tuesday off which is October, 15th, or take Friday as an additional day off on October 11, to have more time of relaxation and rest at home with family and friends.
8. Veterans Day: 9 November – 11 November (Monday)
Another long weekend in 2024 For Arizona marks the Veterans Day taking place on 11 November, which is Monday, along with Saturday and Sunday you’ll get 3-day long weekend starting from 9 November, Saturday to 11 November Monday make it a 4-day off by taking Tuesday as a time off from work.
9. Thanksgiving Day: 28 November – December 1st (Thursday)
The final long weekend in Arizona is Thanksgiving Day starting from 28, November, Thursday through Monday, Friday 29 November is an official holiday in USA, followed by Saturday and Sunday which are the official weekend of each week, which make it 4-day long weekend away from stress and work obligations.